Cascadia Weekly

July 18, 2018 – “Voters aren’t going to lose in this race, no matter what happens,” Alex Ramel admitted of his race to replace Representative Kris Lytton in the 40th District. “It doesn’t necessarily help my own campaign to say that—and there really are great differences between the candidates—but all the Democrats I am running against are excellent people.”

It’s a statement that aptly sums up the essence of this race—out of a constellation of guiding lights, which star do you send to represent us in Olympia?

Cascadia Weekly

July 18, 2018 – Our community needs leaders who are committed to the common good, where everyone benefits. Alex Ramel, who is running for the 40th District representative, has demonstrated his effectiveness as a team builder who gets things done...

Cascadia Weekly

July 18, 2018 – I am writing to wholeheartedly share my excitement about Alex Ramel’s candidacy for State Representative in Washington’s 40th District. Alex is a true progressive who has devoted his life and work to protecting natural resources while promoting a high quality of life for all people in our community...

GoAnacortes.com

July 18, 2018 - Six candidates hailing from Skagit, Whatcom and San Juan counties are vying for a state House seat in the 40th Legislative District that has been held by a Democrat from Anacortes since 2011....

GoSkagit.com

July 14, 2018 – I wholeheartedly support Alex Ramel for our state’s 40th Legislative District. As a retired teacher from Mount Vernon schools, I look for candidates who will be reliable, inspiring role models.

Alex is thoughtful, ethical and exceptionally capable. He will work hard to fully fund education and places a priority on his own responsibilities as a father.

San Juan Islander

Alex Ramel would be a fantastic representative for the 40th district in Washington. He is a progressive democrat who will champion climate action, affordable housing, healthcare for all, fully funded schools, equal pay for women, and gun violence prevention. Alex is also a listener and strong collaborate leader. I have never been this inspired by a political candidate. I highly endorse and trust him...

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GoSkagit.com

April 5, 2018 - I am excited that my friend Alex Ramel has announced his candidacy for the seat in the state Legislature held by the retiring Kristine Lytton.

I met Alex several years ago when he began working as a community organizer to promote positive changes in Skagit County, and my trust and respect for him have grown with time. Alex is a conscientious advocate, a hard worker and a loyal friend.

Cascadia Weekly

March 28, 2018 - As for the robust, complex and fractious, Whatcom Democrats at their general meeting this month struggled to come to terms with how they will handle the super-abundance of challenges and challengers that are already lining up to face off in an August primary. Do they endorse? Do they not endorse?

The problem is well framed and illustrated in the left-leaning 40th Legislative District.

Representative Kris Lytton will not seek reelection, having successfully championed the effort to fully fund public education, the signature issue on which she originally campaigned. Her open seat has already drawn two Democratic challengers from Bellingham—Whatcom County Council chair and business owner Rud Browne, and clean energy policy analyst and activist Alex Ramel...